Fellow (FIMI) 

Level 5 equivalent national qualification (e.g. Diploma of Management Studies, MBA or equivalent) and 5 years experience in senior management, of which at least two years must be in the retail motor industry. (£102.00 2011/2012 annual fee)

Member (MIMI)

Level 4 equivalent national qualification (e.g. Certificate of Management Studies, BTEC HND, N/SVQ Level 4 or equivalent) and 3 years relevant experience, of which at least two years must be in the retail motor industry. (£68.80 2011/2012 annual fee)

Associate (AMIMI)

Level 3 equivalent national qualification (e.g. N/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent) and 3 years experience in the retail motor industry. (£57.20 2011/2012 annual fee)

Licentiate (LIMI)

Level 2 equivalent national qualification (e.g. N/SVQ Level 2 or equivalent) and 12 months experience in the retail motor industry. (£47.40 2011/2012 annual fee)

In addition, individuals who do not qualify for membership can choose to be affiliated to the Institute and the following definition applies:

Affiliate (AffIMI)

You can become an Affiliate of the IMI and still receive many of the benefits of membership, even if you do not yet qualify for a membership grade (e.g. IMI Student). (£41.60 2011/2012 annual fee)

More information on Membership Criteria and relevant qualifications »

Assessment for FIMI/MIMI Grading

During initial processing of your membership application, we may identify that you should be eligible for a higher grade of membership than your qualifications permit, in which case we will invite you to undertake an assessment, at an additional cost. More details on Assessment for FIMI/MIMI Grading »

Additional automotive engineering awards

For technicians only, there are two special IMI awards recognising technical qualifications and experience:

Advanced Automotive Engineer (AAE) – for master technicians
Certificated Automotive Engineer (CAE) – for qualified vehicle technicians

Click here to apply for IMI membership today and get the recognition you deserve!